Lisa Hunrichs demonstrates different types of figure four under the leg (UTL) sets: either setting flat from a center delay or setting on an angle using a rim delay.
While both of these tricks are challenging, there is certainly a higher level of center delay mastery required for the flat set. Then again, using the rim set can allow for consecutive tricks like going straight into a chest roll as Lisa demonstrates.
Setting up the live stream
Hey, all. I will be live streaming FPAW 2015. Thanks to the support of the tournament staff. They are providing internet access at the event site so I can hook up my gear and bring the event to you. As you can see from the photo, I am busily prepping. The event can be seen here, on June 25, 26, 27, 28, starting roughly at 11a (UTC +01:00).
This FPAW should prove to be one of the most exciting yet. It is taking place in Karlsruhe, Germany which is a hotbed of amazing players. And, the Karlsruhe team is known for throwing exciting and fun events. It shows as there are already 99 players registered, including 9 of the top 10 ranked players in the world. The team list is here. Who do you think will win?
Don’t miss the action. And, please share links to the broadcast on finals day. If we all pitch in, this can become the most viewed FPAW finals in history!
Matt Gauthier explains the invert front side 50/50 roll. This an advanced, and very technical trick.
With clockwise, the disc rolls up the right arm to the shoulder. Then the body is repositioned so the disc can continue to roll back down the right arm.
And, of course it’s all on the left arm with counter spin.
To start, face the wind. Turn your right shoulder towards the wind. Toss the disc on a steep roll angle. Move your right arm to your left with your palm facing up. Allow the disc to contact your palm and then roll up your arm towards your shoulder. As the disc reaches your shoulder, pivot your arm to your right and allow the disc to roll back down your right arm to your right hand.
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live streaming The Jammers 2015 freestyle frisbee competition on May 16th.
The Jammers is one of the longest running Freestyle Frisbee events drawing competitors from all over the USA and even abroad. The event takes place on JAX beach in the kind wind. Tune in and watch the best freestyle frisbee players in the world show their best maneuvers.
Exact start time will be dependent on the weather, but is expected to be around noon Eastern Standard Time.
The wind was strong, cold, and gusty but the top team was not deterred. Matt Gauthier and James Wiseman took first place, shredded up the field. At one point the wind puffs as Matt goes for a gitis. His solution? Use his knee on his extended leg to sub the disc down to his hand. Check out all the videos from the competition below.
Finals
Semi-Finals
Ryan Young demonstrates three of the primary trick catches in Freestyle Frisbee: Under the Leg, Chair, and Behind the Back.
Under the leg (UTL) is where you reach under your leg with one hand to make the catch.
Chair if where you reach behind both ankles while in a seated position.
Behind the Back (BTB) is where you reach around behind your back.
To practice these catches it helps to string them together in a drill. Give yourself a light toss close to your body and then make an under the leg. Then quickly move to the Chair and then the Behind the Back. Also, be sure to catch and throw with both hands. This will ensure that no matter what spin this disc has and where it is you will have a trick catch that you can use to finishing your series of tricks.
Lisa Hunrichs demonstrates a Back Roll with Clockwise spin.
First, face the wind. Next, give yourself a throw (set) with a steep angle into the wind so the disc blows back towards you. Now, turn your body so your right shoulder is forward. Turn your right hand over and let the disc contact your palm. The disc will roll down you arm towards your back / right shoulder. As it contacts your shoulder, turn your body to match the speed of the disc. Also, lift your left elbow. The rotation of your body will propel the disc up your left back / shoulder and up your left arm. With only your elbow up high, the disc will pop up into the air from your elbow on a steep angle, leaving you in a perfect position for another trick.
Note: usually back rolls cause the disc to get steeper and to turn out of the wind to the right, or to the left for counter clockwise spin.
Jake Gauthier teaches us how to kick brush a frisbee. A kick brush is a air brush with your foot. In other words, you kick the frisbee to keep it in flight, changing it’s direction and adding spin as you kick it. Kick brushing is a great trick because it is hard, unexpected, and can be used to keep the disc flying almost indefinitely. It’s also a great trick to save a drop as your feet can reach farther, and lower than your hands
To kick brush, face the wind. Then give yourself a little throw with the disc nearly vertical. The goal is that the wind blows the disc back to you. As the disc nears your feet, kick it. But, don’t kick it like a soccer ball. Instead, think about the spin of the disc and try to add spin with your kick. If it is spinning clockwise, kick it at 5 o’clock and swing your leg from right to left. For counter clockwise spin kick it at 7 o’clock and swing your leg from left to right.
At first, your goal is to just kick it back up to yourself. As you get better try both feet or try kicking it multiple times in a row. Also, try adding a trick catch after the kick.
Extra credit is you can invent other ways to kick the frisbee to keep it in flight. Let me know what you come up with in the comments.
Matt Gauthier explains how to do an Under The Leg set on a Nail Delay. This trick starts with a center nail delay. You then put the disc under your leg and push (set) it up into the air, and then regain control in a center nail delay.
Matt aptly points out that one of the key skills of freestyle frisbee is to move your body around the disc rather than forcing the disc to go to one place or another. If you watch, you’ll see that Matt keeps the disc mostly in the same line perpendicular to the ground. As he holds it, he moves his leg over and then sets the disc up into the air.
